Daming: I can’t kill such a greedy prince-in-law?

Chapter 431: Is this the magic of Ming Dynasty? (Please subscribe!!)
After arriving in the capital, Thomas was not idle. Instead, he kept inquiring and contacting other foreign businessmen in the capital.

Although many foreign businessmen came to the capital earlier than him, Thomas has become the boss of the foreign businessmen in the capital by virtue of his status as a Dutch businessman, abundant money and generous spending.

So when Thomas summoned a group of foreign businessmen, many foreign businessmen gathered.

Thomas specially arranged a private room in the inn.

More than a dozen foreign businessmen gathered together and started discussing enthusiastically.

"Have you all received the invitation? The Ming Emperor is going to entertain us, and he even has a special feast for the God of Wealth!"

"What does this God of Wealth Banquet mean?"

"I know this. According to their Ming Dynasty, this God of Wealth is the god in charge of wealth. Obviously they regard us as the God of Wealth!"

"Haha, Emperor Ming is a smart man!"

"I have a question, that is, it is my first time to attend the God of Wealth Banquet. What gifts should we prepare? Are there any other aspects that need to be paid attention to?"

"Your Excellency Consort Ouyang!!"

"This Ming Dynasty's palace is so high-end and elegant!"

With Thomas' words, a group of foreign businessmen quickly straightened their backs.

"Yes, when the people in power in the Ming Dynasty react and want to deal with us, the countries behind us will unite and they will not dare to take action easily!"

"Compared with the palace of the Ming Dynasty, the king's castle of our country is so rubbish!"

"How did the Ming Dynasty build this palace?"

"Have you visited?"

Looking at the towering and majestic palace, a group of foreign businessmen exclaimed in surprise.

"One more thing. It is very popular in Ming Dynasty to pay entry fees. Usually when you visit someone for the first time, you have to give you a sum of money. The last time I went to Ouyang Prince Consort's house, I gave eighty gold coins. If you give it to the Emperor of Ming Dynasty, I Personally, I think I need to give you one hundred gold coins!”

Foreign businessmen headed by Thomas, led by officials from the Ministry of Rites, also arrived outside Fengtian Temple.

During the few days he stayed in the capital, the more he understood the situation, the more he admired the Ming Dynasty's consort in front of him. The Ming Dynasty's current situation is inseparable from Ouyang Lun. There is no doubt that Ouyang Lun is the core figure of this country. !

Seeing Ouyang Lun, Thomas quickly approached and saluted respectfully.

"me too!"

Thomas coughed twice, "You all have a lot of potential. We are here today as distinguished guests, and we also represent our respective countries. Don't act like we have never seen the market before, and let the Emperor of Ming Dynasty and other high-level officials of Ming Dynasty look down upon us. us!"

"Haha, what a great idea!"

"That's right!"

"why?"

"Mr. Thomas has a point!"

For foreign businessmen, civil and military officials, princes and nobles were not cold, and they were even a little wary and contemptuous. They were just some foreign businessmen. It was probably the idea of ​​the consort Ouyang Lun that they deserved such a big deal of hospitality from the Ming Dynasty!

Seven days later.

"Don't worry, I've already inquired about this clearly. It's the most popular gift box in Ming Dynasty. Then we can each give a gift box. There are stores in Beijing that specialize in selling gift boxes. We only need to go to the store and tell the clerk that we want to give something to His Majesty the Emperor. Send gift boxes, and they will know to prepare corresponding gift boxes for us," Thomas said with a confident look.

"Mr. Thomas, besides the gift box, is there anything else we should pay attention to?" Another foreign businessman asked.

"The territory of the Ming Dynasty is indeed very vast, but in our opinion, it is a piece of fat meat that cannot be eaten by any one of us alone. We must cooperate!"

When foreign businessmen like Thomas walked into Fengtian Temple, they immediately attracted the attention of everyone around them.

After all, today's God of Wealth Banquet is mainly prepared for these foreign businessmen.

The God of Wealth Banquet officially begins.

"Then I have decided to give you the best gift box and an entrance fee of one hundred gold coins!"

"Cheers, let us take down Ming Dynasty under the leadership of Thomas!"

"Not yet, but I must go and see it when I have the chance!"

Swish--

"Although this is a large expense, it is a stepping stone for us to win the Ming Dynasty. With the support of the Ming Emperor, it won't be long before we have the final say over the Ming Dynasty!"

Hearing someone calling him, Thomas quickly looked in the direction of the sound.

The Fengtian Hall of the Imperial Palace has already been fully prepared, and hundreds of civil and military officials, princes and nobles, as well as domestic and foreign businessmen have stepped in.

"Thomas."

"You haven't seen the Great Wall of Ming Dynasty. It is said to be even grander than this palace!"

"One reason is that the Ming Emperor is the most powerful person in the Ming Dynasty. The second reason is that I heard that the Ming Emperor is very stingy. If he knew that the entry fee for Ouyang Prince Consort was more than his, he would definitely not look good on us later. ” Thomas explained.

Now that Ouyang Lun has convinced His Majesty the Emperor, it is not the turn of ministers like them to say anything. People who offend His Majesty the Emperor and Ouyang Lun at the same time never end well.

"I see, it's so easy to give gifts in the Ming Dynasty!" A foreign businessman couldn't help but sigh.

Ahem, I called you here to ask you questions!
Thomas couldn't help complaining in his heart, but he was now the leader of a foreign businessman, so he couldn't know everything.

More than a dozen foreign businessmen have set their sights on Thomas.

"Yes, during my time in the capital, I discovered that although Ming Dynasty is very developed, its business is quite backward. As long as we join forces, we will definitely make a lot of money!"

"Are you still in the habit of staying in the capital these days?"

Ouyang Lun asked with a smile.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty Ouyang Prince Consort. The capital of Ming Dynasty is the most comfortable place I have ever lived. Life here is so convenient. I want to settle in Ming Dynasty!" Thomas said this as a compliment, but he was really sincere in his heart. I thought so.

"Haha, our Ming Dynasty still welcomes successful businessmen like you!" Ouyang Lun said with a smile.

"You left me in such a hurry last time that I forgot to give you a gift. Today is the God of Wealth's banquet, so I will give this gift to you!" After Ouyang Lun finished speaking, he waved his hand, and Zhou Bao held one in his hands. The box came over.

"You actually prepared a meeting gift for me!!"

Thomas looked at the box that was handed over and looked very excited.

"It's just a gift, not worth mentioning. Open it now and see if you like it!" Ouyang Lun said with a smile.

"Ok!"

Thomas quickly opened the box. After seeing clearly the items inside the box, Thomas' eyes were instantly attracted, and even his breathing became rapid.

"What a nice view!!"

At this moment, a fist-sized bead appeared in front of Thomas. The bead was crystal clear. There was a female figure and something like snow inside, as if a beautiful woman was sealed in the bead.

"Is this the Ming Dynasty's magic?" Thomas said in shock.

"Haha, it's time to witness the miracle next." Ouyang Lun picked up the beads and shook them, then placed them in the wooden box. What appeared inside was a scene flying all over the sky, vivid! !
"It's incredible!"

“This is simply a priceless treasure!!”

Under Thomas's exclamation, other foreign businessmen also gathered over and their eyes fell on the crystal ball.

"It's so beautiful. Apart from magic, I really can't imagine how it was made!"

"If we bring this thing back, the ladies in our country will go crazy for it!"

"Is such an important treasure given away like this?"

"I really want to own one!"

Seeing the foreign businessmen exclaiming, Ouyang Lun said with a smile: "Each of you will have a gift, but this is the only crystal ball for the time being!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty the Prince Consort!"

When the foreign businessmen heard that they also had a gift, they thanked them one after another and became even more convinced that this crystal ball was unique.

Daming was really generous with his actions!

If the Ming Dynasty could be conquered, it would be an immeasurable wealth! !
But don't be anxious, you have to find out clearly about Daming's strength first.

As the saying goes, Thomas is gentle with others, and after accepting the gift, he showed even more humility towards Ouyang Lun. Of course, there was a hint of greed hidden deep in his humble eyes.

Thomas carefully put away the crystal ball. When he brought this back, it would definitely cause a national sensation.

However, in their excitement, Thomas and other foreign businessmen did not notice the disdainful looks cast on them by the surrounding Ming ministers.

The crystal beads Ouyang Lun gave them were just something that their family members had. Even ordinary households could afford them. They were not worth much at all. It seemed that these businessmen still didn't understand the Ming Dynasty at all!

However, it was rare for the civil and military ministers, princes and nobles to explain to these foreign businessmen, and they felt inexplicably proud in their hearts. An ordinary thing in the Ming Dynasty was a treasure to foreigners.

At this moment, Wang Zhong's sharp voice sounded.

"His Majesty the Emperor has arrived!"

For a moment, everyone in Fengtian Hall became serious and everyone went to stand in their seats.

Just when everyone was almost standing.

Zhu Yuanzhang took Queen Ma's hand and walked out slowly. Both Zhu Yuanzhang and Queen Ma were dressed up to attend. The golden, luxurious and dignified dragon robes and phoenix robes were worn on the two of them, making them look particularly solemn and elegant.

Civil and military officials, princes and nobles have long been accustomed to this.

But in the eyes of Thomas and other foreign businessmen, this is a symbol of extreme wealth.

"Greetings to Your Majesty!"

"I have met His Majesty the Ming Emperor!"

Everyone saluted.

"Everyone, please excuse me and take a seat!" Zhu Yuanzhang said slowly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Thank you, His Majesty the Ming Emperor!"

After receiving Zhu Yuanzhang's approval, everyone slowly took their seats.

All the civil and military officials, princes and nobles knew very well that they were not the protagonists of tonight's banquet, so they could just sit back and watch the show.

"Everyone, today's God of Wealth Banquet is to entertain guests from all over the world. It is also to encourage all businessmen in our country to make more contributions to the economic development of Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said slowly.

After the words fell, everyone looked in the direction of Thomas and other foreign businessmen.

"Dutch businessman Thomas has met His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. We foreign businessmen came to the Ming Dynasty just because we want to do business with the Ming Dynasty!"

"During my stay in Ming Dynasty, I, Thomas, felt the prosperity and power of Ming Dynasty. It is really our honor to participate in this God of Wealth Banquet today!"

"Okay!" Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and nodded, "For those of you foreign merchants, Ming Dynasty welcomes you very much! I also hope that you can do business within the territory of Ming Dynasty."

"What are your thoughts on coming to Daming this time?"

Thomas spoke again: "To return to His Majesty the Ming Emperor, I want to purchase a batch of supplies from the Ming Dynasty this time, including food, luxury goods and even weapons and equipment! I also ask for your permission from the Ming Emperor!"

Thomas had just finished speaking here, and businessmen from other countries also spoke one after another.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, we also have needs to purchase supplies and weapons!"

"That's right, we have wars there every year, and we need a lot of various supplies and weapons!"

"We also want to visit various places in Ming Dynasty!"

The words of these foreign businessmen rang out one after another in the Fengtian Palace. Civil and military officials, princes and nobles, as well as the local businessmen of the Ming Dynasty, all looked at these people as if they were fools.

Looking for something to buy from Daming at this time? These foreign businessmen are really desperate!

Don’t they know who the Minister of Household Affairs of the Ming Dynasty was?
Ouyang Lun!

This guy with eight hundred tricks, if you ask him to buy something, aren't you going to give it to him yourself?

Now everyone is thinking clearly why Zhu Yuanzhang and Ouyang Lun specially organized this God of Wealth Banquet.

This group of foreign businessmen are so crazy-minded that they will definitely eat these foreign businessmen.

"There is no problem in buying supplies, but we don't have enough weapons and equipment ourselves, so let's forget it!" Zhu Yuanzhang rejected Thomas's request to buy weapons without thinking.

Hearing this, Thomas was not at all sad or disappointed, but was very happy, "I don't even have enough equipment." This was obviously saying that Ming Dynasty's equipment was not good. Doesn't it also prove that Ming Dynasty's military strength was not good?
"As far as the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty is concerned, it's okay if the Ming Dynasty doesn't buy weapons. Please also make sure that the supplies we buy can be shipped on time!"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he immediately turned his head and looked at Ouyang Lun. "Ouyang Lun, you are the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Please answer this question and tell the foreign businessmen anything you need to pay attention to!"

After speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang winked at Ouyang Lun.

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang throwing the problem to him, Ouyang Lun was quite speechless. They had clearly agreed to let Zhu Yuanzhang deceive him, but now they let him deceive him again.

"Ahem, please don't worry. Our Ming Dynasty is rich in resources. We don't have other things, but we definitely have supplies. However, these materials are all grown by the people of our Ming Dynasty with hard work. If you want to buy them, you can get a good price. That’s it.”

"If it's cheaper, I won't sell it!"

Hearing Ouyang Lun's words, Thomas immediately smiled and said: "Please rest assured Ouyang Prince Consort, there will definitely be no problem with money!"

Anyway, if I buy it from you, I can sell it twice as much! !
"Yeah, good!" Ouyang Lu smiled and nodded, "Let's discuss the specific trade list when we come down!"

(End of this chapter)